@erdocsmom just remember that surgical pain goes away and as soon as you can walk shot distance the work begins I'm up too 2 miles all through out the day I wear a step counter to keep track of and log in a planer so every day I can see what I've done and how my pain level is everyday. My first surgeon taught me this and have done it with each surgery I've had since. In the end it gives me better quality of life. I think to when the everyday pain is gone and all you have to deal with is the surgical pain it easier because you know that the worst is gone after 2 to 3 weeks it just become discomfort and that you can deal with and control. Please let me know when your schedule and I will keep you in my prayers. Be sure before surgery you walk and exercise as much as you can tolerate it will help with recovery as well as increasing your proteins for growing bone. Keep me updated. If you need to chat just let me know it's nice to know someone who's been down that road.